A Chef’s Guide To North Yorkshire
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Northern culinary delights, from York to Yarm
England’s largest county, North Yorkshire is a beautiful place to visit – home to a mixture of rolling greenery, charming villages and dramatic moorlands. But it’s also a hotspot for foodies. From Michelin-starred hotel restaurants to seaside eateries in Whitby and cosy cafes in Harrogate, the region is filled with great places to eat. And who better to guide you on a foodie tour than local husband-and-wife duo Richard and Lindsey Johns? The pair have over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and currently run a gastropub called The Plough in Wombleton – which features in both the Michelin Guide and the Good Food Guide. Below, they share their favourite restaurants in North Yorkshire.
Best Restaurants In North Yorkshire: Richard & Lindsey Johns’ Favourites
Skosh, York
A restaurant that needs little introduction, Skosh is a superb independently owned and operated eatery – possibly the best restaurant in York. Neil and his team do a stellar job turning out superb plates of food which have Asian-flavoured undertones. The place is always packed, so book ahead!
98 Micklegate, York YO1 6JX, skoshyork.co.uk
Robinsons Café, York
A fantastic spot for breakfast or lunch. I’ve pretty much tried the whole menu – it’s full of flavour bombs.
7 Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 1NA, robinsonsyork.co.uk
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The Homestead Kitchen & Cottage, Goathland, near Whitby
A small, intimate restaurant in a lovely setting owned by a husband-and-wife team. Pete the chef knows his stuff – delicious menu and wine list.
Homestead Kitchen, Prudom House, Whitby YO22 5AN, thehomesteadgoathland.com
Thompsons Fish and Chips, York
Some of the best fish and chips in North Yorkshire. Hearty portions, cooked to order, with friendly serving staff. You can eat in the cafe or take out, it’s our fish and chip shop go-to.
Malton Rd, Hazelbush, York YO32 9TW, thompsonsfishrestaurants.com
Chadwicks Inn, Maltby
A standard-driven gastropub that cares about their food. A mixture of the pub classics and a modern a la carte menu is always on offer, with quality ingredients cooked well.
High Ln, Maltby, Middlesbrough TS8 0BG, chadwicksinnmaltby.co.uk
The Plough, image by Olivia Brabbs
Five Houses Farm Shop & Kitchen, Yarm
A lovely spot for lunch, coffee and cake. They offer superb pastries and sandwiches to takeaway, and the roast pork belly sandwich is a winner.
Crathorne, Yarm TS15 0AY, fivehouses.co.uk
Mannion & Co Kitchen, Helmsley
An outstanding daytime cafe owned and operated by a husband-and-wife team. I have enjoyed many a quality breakfast and lunch here over the years, it’s our go-to place in Helmsley and never disappoints. We always share an old joke with owner Andrew, that we should have shares in the place!
5 Castlegate, Helmsley, York YO62 5AB, mannionandco.co.uk
Weeton’s Food Hall, Harrogate
An excellent spot to stroll around. A well-stocked farm shop with onsite quality butchers. The restaurant offers a great selection of dishes in a comfortable and spacious area.
23, 24 W Park, Harrogate HG1 1BJ, weetons.com
Richard and Lindsey run ploughwombleton.uk
